VIC Camp - Melbourne (Greater) - Briars Camp: Weekend
🏕️ Briars Camp – Volunteer Opportunity
DVA Program
We’d love you to join us for a two-night adventure camp supporting Defence young people to build confidence, teamwork, and resilience through outdoor challenges and shared experiences.
👀 Quick View
📅 Friday 10 – Sunday 12 April 2026
⏰ Friday 5:00 PM – Sunday 2:30 PM
📍 The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha VIC 3934
🏕️ Overnight camp experience (adventure/outdoor setting)
🚌 Optional bus from Frankston available
📧 You’ll receive an email if selected (check inbox + junk)
⏳ 48 hrs to respond → 7 days to confirm
🔒 Limited spots – closes when full
🧭 Simple Steps
📩 Apply → 📧 Check Email → 📝 Complete Form → ✅ You’re in
📝 How to Join
- Apply
Submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) in MyImpact - Check your email
If selected, we’ll send you an email
📧 (please check your inbox and junk folder) - Let us know you’re interested
Reply within 48 hours - Confirm your spot
Complete the Confirmation Form within 7 days
✅ Your place is confirmed once the form is submitted
⚠️ If the form isn’t returned, your spot may be offered to another volunteer
🔒 Spots are limited and will close when full
📌 EOIs are reviewed as they are received. You will be contacted to confirm if you have a place or are on the Backup List.
👥 On the Day
• Arrival and welcome on Friday afternoon
• Volunteer briefing before young people arrive
• Meet the team and go through the weekend plan
• Structured daily schedule including activities, meals, and downtime
• Ongoing support from AKKF staff throughout the camp
🧩 What We Will Do
• Giant Swing and Flying Fox
• Obstacle course challenges
• Group connection and teamwork activities
• Wellbeing and mental health education sessions
Activities may vary depending on weather and participant needs.
This helps young people build confidence, resilience, teamwork, and positive connection.
🤝 Your Role
• Welcome and support young people
• Help them feel safe, included, and comfortable
• Encourage participation (no pressure)
• Support overnight routines and wellbeing
• Assist with meals and shared responsibilities
• Facilitate and support Chat Groups
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and positive camp environment
• Always supervise with another adult
🛡️ Safety
• Your WWCC must be valid and verified
• All onboarding must be complete before attending
You may notice:
• Outdoor terrain and active environments
• Heights-based and harnessed activities
• Structured physical challenges
• Young people needing encouragement or reassurance
AKKF provides:
• Supportive staff at all times
• First Aid-trained team members
• Two-adult supervision
• Pre-camp volunteer briefing
• Qualified activity instructors
🔒 Full program details are shared with confirmed volunteers only in line with safeguarding practices.
✅ Your Commitment
If you accept a spot, we’ll be counting on you to attend.
We strongly encourage volunteers to attend the full weekend to provide consistent support.
If something changes, please let us know as soon as possible.
This helps us find another volunteer and keep the program safe for everyone.
💬 We’re here for you too.
If you have questions, feel unsure, or need support at any point, please reach out.
🚗 Travel
Please travel directly to the venue or use the optional bus.
🚌 Bus Option (Frankston):
• Friday Departure: 4:00 PM – 9 Baxter Street, Frankston VIC
• Sunday Return: 3:30 PM – same location
If getting there is difficult, let us know — we’re happy to talk through options with you.
👕 What to Bring
• Comfortable outdoor clothing
• Enclosed shoes
• Hat and sun protection
• Water bottle
• Toiletries and personal items
Sleeping gear:
fitted sheet, pillow, and sleeping bag or blanket (bedding only)
🍽 All meals and snacks will be provided (please let us know any dietary needs)
📦 Information Pack
We’ll send your Information Pack on Thursday before the activity
This will include final details, packing list, and contact numbers
❓ Questions / Support
📅 Book a Support Call: https://tinyurl.com/Book-Support-Call
📧 Email: volunteer@kookaburrakids.org.au
Qualifications Required
- Compliance - Working With Children Check Must be Validated
- Compliance - National Police Check Must be Current
- Working with Children Check - Region - WWCC - VIC Must be Validated
